Description
This Elegant Cajun Seafood Stuffed Salmon recipe is a show-stopping dish perfect for a special dinner. Tender salmon fillets are filled with a delectable mixture of lump crab meat, shrimp, and creamy cheeses, all seasoned with Cajun spices for a flavorful kick. Baked to perfection, this seafood-stuffed salmon is sure to impress your guests and delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Fillets:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skinless)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
Seafood Stuffing:
- ½ pound lump crab meat (picked over for shells)
- ½ cup cooked shrimp (chopped)
- ¼ cup cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 green onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Lemon wedges and parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Salmon: Pat salmon fillets dry and make a slit down the center of each fillet to create a pocket. Rub with olive oil and season with Cajun seasoning.
- Make the Seafood Stuffing: Mix crab meat, shrimp, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan, green onion, lemon juice, spices, salt, and pepper. Stuff each salmon fillet.
- Bake: Place fillets in a baking dish and bake for 18–20 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
- Use jumbo shrimp for a chunkier texture.
- Add bell pepper for color and crunch.
- Serve with rice, asparagus, or salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed fillet
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
